Oven Not Baking or Heating Unevenly? Range Bake Element XP44X5061 — Fix No-Bake & Uneven Heating Fast
An oven that won’t bake, heats unevenly, or takes far too long to reach temperature almost always has a failed bake element. In most GE, Hotpoint, and RCA freestanding ranges, the bake element is the lower heating coil that provides the primary heat source for baking and roasting. When it burns out or develops a break, the oven loses baking heat entirely or heats only from the broil element above — causing undercooked food, uneven results, and extended preheat times. ⚡ The bake element is the most common failure point in electric range ovens. Part XP44X5061 is the XPart universal replacement that restores full 2500W baking performance immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Oven powers on and broil element works normally
- ✔ Bake element shows visible damage — burn marks, blistering, or a visible break in the coil
- ✔ Oven takes much longer than normal to preheat or never reaches set temperature
- ✔ ONLY problem is no bake heat or severely uneven baking results
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Oven does not heat when set to Bake mode
- Food is undercooked on the bottom but normal on top
- Oven takes 30+ minutes to preheat to 350°F
- Visible burn mark, blister, or break on the lower heating element
- Oven trips the breaker when Bake mode is selected
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this bake element restores full oven performance immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: XP44X5061 (SKU: UB592)
- Type: Universal Range Bake Element — 2500W, 240V
- Replaces: WB44X5061, WB44X5072, WB44X5082R, WB44X5085, 211206-101, 2112061010, 211681-1010, 2116811010, 211735-1010, 2117351010, 902353, EB580, RBMM25
- Fits: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, and most standard freestanding electric ranges using a 2500W bake element
While the oven is open, inspect the broil element and oven temperature sensor. A faulty temperature sensor can cause the new bake element to cycle incorrectly — the oven may overheat or underheat even with a new element installed. Testing the sensor (should read ~1080Ω at room temperature) takes 2 minutes and rules out a secondary fault.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 10–15 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing. Remove the oven racks, unscrew the two mounting screws holding the bake element to the oven floor, gently pull the element forward to expose the wire connectors, disconnect the old element, connect the new XP44X5061, push the wires back through the oven wall, remount the element, and restore power. Run a bake cycle to confirm full heat output.
✓ Compatible Models
Compatible with most GE, Hotpoint, and RCA freestanding electric ranges using a standard 2500W bake element with a two-terminal push-on connection. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Before ordering, open the oven and visually inspect the bake element. A failed bake element almost always shows a visible burn mark, blister, or crack in the coil — you can confirm the failure without a multimeter in most cases. If the element looks physically intact with no visible damage, the fault may be in the oven control board or temperature sensor instead, and replacing the element alone won’t fix the problem.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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